Whether you find yourself in Bastrop, Elgin, Smithville or one of our smaller communities, there’s always something fun going on in Bastrop County. The area’s best events bring live music, great food, and unique activities to town, year after year, so when you find one you love, you can make it an annual tradition.

Hynafol 2023 at Sherwood Forest Faire

Sherwood Forest Faire 1883 Old Hwy 20, McDade, TX, United States

Hynafol is a 5-day Medieval Fantasy Immersive Experience to be held in the woods of Sherwood Forest Faire in McDade, Texas in November 2023. During...

Don’t Tell Comedy 2023 at Lightnin’ Bar

Lightnin' Bar 109 Central Avenue, Elgin, TX, United States

Don't Tell Comedy returns to the Lightnin' Bar in Elgin, Texas for a night of stand-up, featuring a secret line up of local and -...

Veterans Day Golf Tournament 2023

Shadowglen Golf Club 12801 N Lexington St, Manor, TX, United States

Join the Elgin Chamber of Commerce for it's first Veterans Day Golf Tournament to be held at Shadow Glen Golf Club in Manor, TX. You...

Marine Corps Birthday Celebration 2023

Smithville Brewing Company 661 NW Loop 230, Smithville, TX, United States

Join Smithville Brewing Company in Smithville, Texas as they celebrate the 248th Marine Corps Birthday at Smithville Brewing with live music, great food, raffle entries,...

Smithville Historic Tour of Homes 2023

Smithville Texas

Smithville Texas Garden Club presents the annual Historic Tour of Homes, which includes five historic homes and a beautiful church, on Nov. 11, 2023 in...

Heroes & Hot Rods Veterans Day Weekend Car Show 2023

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

Welcome to the 17th annual Bastrop Area Cruisers Heroes & Hot Rods Veterans Day Weekend Car Show in Bastrop, Texas. This free to the public...

Smithville Airing of the Quilts 2023

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States +1 more

Come take a walk along the streets of historic Smithville, Texas, and view the beautiful quilts that are hung on Main Street, in the Smithville...

Bastrop Art Fest 2023

Lost Pines Art Center 1204 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United States

Bastrop Art Fest is our annual Fall Festival, with art and craft vendors, artist demonstrations, live music and lots of interactive art activities. Make your...

Lightnin’ Bar Chili Cook-off 2023

Lightnin' Bar 109 Central Avenue, Elgin, TX, United States

Join the Lightenin' Bar in historic downtown Elgin, Texas for their First annual Chili Cookoff! Hear live music with Tronsgaard Delight. Dallas Cowboy's vs New...

Run This Town 5K/1K Race 2023

Fisherman’s Park 1200 Willow Street, Bastrop, Texas, United States

Join us for a 3.1 mile run/walk through Bastrop, Texas' beautiful, historic, downtown area. The Run We welcome runners, walkers, and volunteers of all ages!...

Festival of Lights & Lighted Parade 2023

Downtown Smithville Smithville, TX, United States

Join the citizens of historic downtown Smithville, Texas for their annual Festival of Lights & Lighted Parade on Dec. 2. The beloved holiday event includes...

Bastrop Colorado Bridge celebrates 100 years

Neighbors Kitchen & Yard 601 Chestnut Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

Join the City of Bastrop and the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce at Neighbors Kitchen & Yard in celebrating the 100th birthday of the beloved Colorado...

Rosanky Jeep Jam 2023 & BBQ Showdown

Firewalker Ranch 3004 S SH-304, Rosanky, TX, United States

Get behind the wheel of your Jeep for the Rosanky Jeep Jam in rural Rosanky, Texas. The three-day event includes a Show & Shine, barbecue...

Songs of Smithville 2023 album release

Fat Cat Lounge and Cafe 301 Main Street, Smithville, TX, United States

After a lot of hard work, the Songs Of Smithville, Texas 2023 compilation album has been released and now it's time to celebrate with an...

4th annual Autumn Fest 2023

Rising Sun Vineyard 233 Edmonson Ranch Rd, McDade, TX, United States

Kick-off the holiday season on Nov. 18 at Rising Sun Vineyard nestled in the rolling hills of Bastrop County, Texas. Enjoy a glass of wine...

A Place at the Table 2023

Bastrop County African American Cultural Center 1303 Pine St, Bastrop, TX, United States

The Bastrop County African American Cultural Center invites you to a Place at the Table for sweet potato pone and pudding, kush, collard greens and...

Park ‘n’ Hang Car Show 2023 with Giddy Up Go

Lightnin' Bar 109 Central Avenue, Elgin, TX, United States

Bring your classic ride out to historic downtown Elgin for a Park 'n' Hang Car Show presented by Tough Enuff & Friends. Enjoy live music...

Kitty Bingo 2023

Smithville Recreation Center 106 Gazley, Smithville, United States

Join Bastrop CATS in Smithville, Texas, for a night of Bingo fun like no other! In addition to bingo and prizes, they have added a...

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Christmas Tree Lighting 2023

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road, Lost Pines, United States

The Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Central Texas will host a Christmas Tree Lighting open to the public on the day after...

Smithville Turkey Trot 2023

Smithville Recreation Center 106 Gazley, Smithville, United States

Lace up your sneakers for the annual  5K/1 mile Turkey Trot with Smithville Parks & Recreation in historic Smithville, Texas. Event starts and ends at...

Rockne Market Day 2023

Sacred Heart Holtman Hall 4045 FM 535, Rockne, TX, United States

Rockne Texas Market Day is a fun day of shopping and supporting local vendors selling crafts, woodworking, leather, clothing, jewelry, art, holiday items, baked goods,...

Sixth annual Wassail Fest 2023

Downtown Bastrop 1311 Chestnut, Bastrop, TX, United States

On Shop Small Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, homemade hot mulled cider will be served throughout downtown, and visitors can vote for their favorite recipe in...

Lost Pines Christmas – Tree Lighting 2023

Fisherman’s Park 1200 Willow Street, Bastrop, Texas, United States

Feel the Christmas spirit come alive on Nov. 25 with the City of Bastrop annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Fisherman’s Park along the River of...

Breakfast with Santa at Piney Creek

Piney Creek Chop House 703 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX, United States

“Brunch with Santa” will feature an amazing buffet at Piney Creek Chop House in historic downtown Bastrop, Texas, with a full bar for adults to...